I woke up angry today because I knew this was the day that Keir Starmer was throwing the last shovel full of dirt on the possibility Corbyn could run as a Labour MP in the next General Election.
The longer Starmer had been leader of the Labour Party, the more and more horrified I've become. Although I have huge respect for my MP (Meg Hillier), the assassination of Corbyn has been the last straw. I don't think I can bring myself to vote for Starmer. If I were included to be charitable, I could interpret his statements as a desire to win the next election, which looks likely, And an unwillingness to jeopardise that opportunity. However, I am deeply suspicious of people whose only objective and/or principal is to gain power. I voted Lib-Dem during the Blair years; to me Blair was a Thatcherite and not only did he take the Labour Party so far to the right that it's, at best, a centrist party, he did so to the whole of British politics, to the extent that anything vaguely left wing is now seen as extreme. Our politics is becoming like the USA's, where there is a choice between right wing and really right wing. I was shocked when Nick Clegg went into coalition with Cameron. I haven't bored Lib-Dem since, I felt betrayed. Clegg was a prime example of someone who's creed is power at any price or cost and I fear Starmer is cut from the same cloth. Not only did Clegg renege on his promises, but it's thanks to him we have the debacle that is Brexit.
The Tories are going ahead with their disenfranchisement agenda, requiring photo ID in order to vote and I haven't heard any objection from Starmer. There's no one left to vote for anyway, but I'll be voting green if I can.
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I had no interest in politics til Corbyn. Now that hopes gone, I don't think I can bring myself to vote labour under Starmer. I don't know what the option is 😔
The longer Starmer had been leader of the Labour Party, the more and more horrified I've become. Although I have huge respect for my MP (Meg Hillier), the assassination of Corbyn has been the last straw. I don't think I can bring myself to vote for Starmer. If I were included to be charitable, I could interpret his statements as a desire to win the next election, which looks likely, And an unwillingness to jeopardise that opportunity. However, I am deeply suspicious of people whose only objective and/or principal is to gain power. I voted Lib-Dem during the Blair years; to me Blair was a Thatcherite and not only did he take the Labour Party so far to the right that it's, at best, a centrist party, he did so to the whole of British politics, to the extent that anything vaguely left wing is now seen as extreme. Our politics is becoming like the USA's, where there is a choice between right wing and really right wing. I was shocked when Nick Clegg went into coalition with Cameron. I haven't bored Lib-Dem since, I felt betrayed. Clegg was a prime example of someone who's creed is power at any price or cost and I fear Starmer is cut from the same cloth. Not only did Clegg renege on his promises, but it's thanks to him we have the debacle that is Brexit.
The Tories are going ahead with their disenfranchisement agenda, requiring photo ID in order to vote and I haven't heard any objection from Starmer. There's no one left to vote for anyway, but I'll be voting green if I can.
I'm afraid I'm currently unemployed and I find it extremely difficult to get by. I wish I was able to support you by subscribing, I enjoy your articles very much, but in my current situation I just can't justify spending money on reading material. It's difficult enough affording food and heating and often can't afford both. I wish you all the best and if there were another way to support you, I would. The past few years I've made a one of donation £5 to Wikipedia, but even that had been difficult. Personally I think Wikipedia is an amazing and wonderful asset and I use it almost daily. The internet, for all its faults, is worthwhile for that alone and at least my small contribution makes some difference. Please consider that as a token of my consideration for all those contributers, like yourself,whom I find myself unable to support.
Best wishes
Nick Pretzel
Hey Nick, Thanks for your comment. It is much appreciate. You can also subscribe for free to my substack which is also greatly appreciated. Solidarity, John
Thank you so much for that, it's very kind of you. I have already subscribed and look forward to your next article.
I had no interest in politics til Corbyn. Now that hopes gone, I don't think I can bring myself to vote labour under Starmer. I don't know what the option is 😔